AUDIO DEVICE
Desktop Headphone Amplifier
Specifications
| Category | Headphone Amp |
|---|---|
| Brand | Studio Reference |
| Form factor | Desktop |
| Power source | Linear Ps |
| DAC chip | n/a (analog input) |
| Amp topology | Pure Class A discrete (BJT) |
| Output power @ 32Ω | 3200 mW |
| Output power @ 300Ω | 1800 mW |
| Output impedance | 0.2 Ω |
| SNR | 128 dB |
| THD | 0.0005 % |
| MQA support | no |
| Price (USD) | $1899 |
| Release year | 2022 |
Overview
Single-purpose desktop headphone amplifier. Pure Class A discrete design, balanced 4.4mm Pentaconn + 4-pin XLR + 6.35mm TRS outputs.
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Frequently asked questions
What headphones pair well with Desktop Headphone Amplifier?
Desktop Headphone Amplifier delivers approximately 3200 mW into 32Ω and 1800 mW into 300Ω with an output impedance of 0.2 Ω. That makes it well-matched to demanding planar headphones and high-sensitivity IEMs alike.